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Laura Hyde |
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) will supply its Raven INS integrated navigation system to Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for use in three newbuild ferries.
The Raven INS system has been developed in-house and provides a fully integrated, user-friendly platform. It unifies essential bridge functions on a single platform that works for both newbuilds and retrofits, enhancing safety, situational awareness, and efficiency, according to NES.
This contract with Tersan Shipyard builds on NES’ 2023 acquisition of Undheim Systems, a dynamic positioning system supplier, which has strengthened NES’ ability to develop solutions for autonomous and semi-autonomous vessel operations. These capabilities form part of the company’s long-term strategy to offer integrated navigation solutions.
“The fact we deliver both navigation and communication equipment for these vessels is a clear vote of confidence from the customer,” said Andreas Rønning Stein, sales manager at NES. “It shows the market trusts our technology and expertise, and that we deliver solutions relevant for future maritime operations.”
The Raven INS system will be delivered by NES without a console – this will be handled by the shipyard – with delivery and testing scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
“Securing a stand-alone bridge system sale is a significant milestone for us and in line with the strategy we have pursued for some time,” said Siv Remøy-Vangen, managing director of NES. “This sale confirms our investment in the Raven INS platform was the right choice, and the market is demanding solutions that are holistic, future-oriented, modern, and developed with the end user in mind. This not only strengthens our position as a technology provider but also shows that customers recognise the value we add through comprehensive and flexible solutions.”